Reacher (2022) Amazon Prime series.

[Taltarzac725]

It came out today on Amazon Prime. Now that is how I imagined Jack Reacher but a little less like he just had a lot of weight training sessions.

[Dana1963]

It came out today on Amazon Prime. Now that is how I imagined Jack Reacher but a little less like he just had a lot of weight training sessions.
Actually I started watching it last night 2/3

[twoplanekid]

I like it much better than the Reacher movies with Tom Cruise

[Stu from NYC]

Are they releasing it one at a time or weekly?

Love the books Tom Cruise terribly miscast

[Papa_lecki]

All season1 episodes out now. Just started watching.

Much better than the 2 movies with Cruise.

[Luggage]

I found the first 10 or 20 minutes boring. Wasn't the reacher in the book supposed to be like 100 pounds overweight?

[Papa_lecki]

I found the first 10 or 20 minutes boring. Wasn't the reacher in the book supposed to be like 100 pounds overweight?

No - the opposite. Jack Reacher is 6’5” 250 lbs, all muscle.

We binged the whole 1st season last night.

[Mrprez]

I found the first 10 or 20 minutes boring. Wasn't the reacher in the book supposed to be like 100 pounds overweight?

Don’t watch it. Problem solved.

[Taltarzac725]

Quite a good Season 1 of this. Looking forward to the next season. I have read most of the Lee Child books Jack Reacher books skipped the last half of one of them as I found it rather dull.

[BigSteph]

I hear this guy is tall and strong. I hope he is at least a Scientologist. They are going so are off script from the movies that this is becoming uncomfortable to hear about.


I like it much better than the Reacher movies with Tom Cruise

[banjobob]

Just started watching , loved it.

[HeleneGB]

Tom Cruise as Reacher was a joke. This guy is perfect.

[Miriam2940]

I found the first 10 or 20 minutes boring. Wasn't the reacher in the book supposed to be like 100 pounds overweight?

He was described in the books as very tall, no mention of weight but you assumed he was fit since he could take out a whole lot of bad guys at once. Love this Reacher AND the series.

[Miriam2940]

It came out today on Amazon Prime. Now that is how I imagined Jack Reacher but a little less like he just had a lot of weight training sessions.

He’s perfect

[crash]

I found the first 10 or 20 minutes boring. Wasn't the reacher in the book supposed to be like 100 pounds overweight?

In the books Reacher is 250 lbs and 6’5” I would not call that overweight.

[Petersweeney]

TC makes great movies, I don’t care what he does on his off time……one of the greatest actors ever…..the new Reacher is good too, maybe a little too large but they shouldn’t have killed off Joe in the first episode……just sayin

[twoplanekid]

TC makes great movies, I don’t care what he does on his off time……one of the greatest actors ever…..the new Reacher is good too, maybe a little too large but they shouldn’t have killed off Joe in the first episode……just sayin

As I have read most of the many Lee Child Jack Reacher books, the new Reacher is the size I imagined him to be (very large) and the book, Killing Floor story line is being followed with the "killing off Joe". Just sayin :)

[MandoMan]

It came out today on Amazon Prime. Now that is how I imagined Jack Reacher but a little less like he just had a lot of weight training sessions.

I watched all eight episodes the day it came out and thought it was pretty accurate. I taught Detective Fiction at a university for 25 years and published a couple books about it. I taught perhaps six Lee Child novels. I don’t consider him an especially good detective novelist, as the level of clever crime solving isn't high, but my students always liked his novels the best.

In the world of mystery novels, there are all sorts of gimmicks authors have to catch interest. For example, Sue Grafton and Sara Paretsky wrote great books with female hard-boiled detectives. One detective was a Rabbi. One was a caterer. There are endless cat detectives and dog detectives. Many detectives are alcoholics who have given up drinking. A number are gay. Ellis Peters wrote a couple dozen novels with a detective who was a monk in the 1130s, and there’s another series with a detective who is a nun in the early 1400s. I love the “Hap and Leonard” novels available on tv on Netflix. They are best friends, but one is a red neck good ol’ boy and the other is black and gay (played by the late Michael Williams from “The Wire”. The shows are excellent.

Jack Reacher is the loner who rides a bus into town, doesn’t talk much, ends injustice, then leaves. He is much more like the archetypal mythic hero than most detectives of the past few decades. He’s taller and stronger than most people. He wins nearly every fight. He’s smart but not complicated. He is “on the side of the angels,” to quote Raymond Chandler. He can’t be bought or sold. He stands for what is right, no matter what. He doesn’t kill unless he has to, but if he does, somehow he gets away with it. When he has done good, solved the problems, rescued the innocent and punished the wicked, he leaves on a bus for anywhere or hitchhikes. He’s all-American, but not jingoistic. He has spent most of his life on Army bases, usually overseas, so his knowledge of real America is somewhat limited, but now that he has retired, he is exploring small town America with its problems (often stemming from greed). He’s a retired Army Major and M.P. who did high level military criminal investigations.

Reacher reminds me a lot of the heroes found in some westerns. Utterly brave, seldom speaks, stands on the side of good and rescues those who are bullied. He reminds me a bit of some Clint Eastwood movies, or Alan Ladd in “Shane,” or sometimes Gary Cooper. I’m also reminded of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer novels (though there are more differences than similarities) and of the Travis McGee novels.

If you are the sort who loves superhero movies where cities get wiped out by comic book villains, you may not like this series. It’s very quiet. There isn’t much talking. There isn’t much music, except old blues songs Reacher likes. This fits in well with who and what Reacher is. I loved the series, though I did notice one plot hole. One dead character has diamond-shaped depressed skull fractures. The mayor carries a walking stick with a diamond-shaped crystal door knob mounted on it. But that was never mentioned again. Oh well. I can forgive that. There are some intense fire fights and fires and explosions—it’s not all quiet. I like it that the good guys tend to manage one shot, one kill even when they are shooting automatic weapons.

I think the actor who plays Reacher is well cast. I’m looking forward to many more seasons.

[MidWestIA]

Saw the promo looks like conan the reacher - thinking cia nerd analysts don't look like that

[Mrprez]

Saw the promo looks like conan the reacher - thinking cia nerd analysts don't look like that

Reacher isn’t CIA, a nerd nor an analyst.

[LindaMueller]

Don’t forget all that hard manual labor Reacher does. No sissy gyms for him!! LOL

[Rodneysblue]

Are they releasing it one at a time or weekly?

Love the books Tom Cruise terribly miscast
Whole season a once. Watched all 8 episodes Saturday, had nothing else to do. Enjoyed it and now I'm waiting for season two. Just wish a season was like it use to be, at least 26 or more episodes.

[Rodneysblue]

No - the opposite. Jack Reacher is 6’5” 250 lbs, all muscle.

We binged the whole 1st season last night.

Same!

[Stu from NYC]

Whole season a once. Watched all 8 episodes Saturday, had nothing else to do. Enjoyed it and now I'm waiting for season two. Just wish a season was like it use to be, at least 26 or more episodes.

Glad fans liked it. Have two more episodes of yellowstone and on to Reacher.

[Taltarzac725]

Lee Child has a cameo in this as he did in at least one of the Tom Cruise starring movies.

I enjoy Tom Cruise movies and also was very entertained by his Jack Reacher films. Supposedly he is a very nice man in real life. Tom Cruise filmography - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Cruise_filmography)

[Regorp]

It came out today on Amazon Prime. Now that is how I imagined Jack Reacher but a little less like he just had a lot of weight training sessions.

Have read all the books and looked forward to this new series with Adam Ritchson. He is the epitome of how Reacher is described in the books. Love the new series. On to episode 4.

[retiredguy123]

I am halfway through the first season and I like it. But, the plot is a little confusing to me.

[Papa_lecki]

Saw the promo looks like conan the reacher - thinking cia nerd analysts don't look like that

You’re thinking Jack Kelly from Tom Clancy novels.

[Villages Kahuna]

I’ve read all the books. Yesterday I binged on all eight episodes. I like the new guy a lot better than Tom Cruise. He’ll never win an Academy Award, but is really pretty true to the Jack Reacher in the books.

The new series is an ‘action flick’ for sure. But the body count is almost certainly one every couple of minutes, counting when Jack personally gets rid of seemingly dozens of bad guys in major action sequences.

[JMintzer]

You’re thinking Jack Kelly from Tom Clancy novels.

Jack Ryan?

[Papa_lecki]

Jack Ryan?

Yup - got Jack and John Kelly/John Clark confused.

[Stu from NYC]

Yup - got Jack and John Kelly/John Clark confused.

Wow everyone calls him Mr Clark. Nice your on a first name basis

[JP]

I know Tom Cruise is small(like 5'7" at best) but I still enjoyed him in the Reacher movies. I thought they were well written and entertaining. I haven't seen the new Reacher series but plan too. I liked most of the Lee Child Reacher books but have heard his brother is now writing the series and it is not as good. Haven't read any of these books yet but will give one a try soon.

[Worldseries27]

tom cruise as reacher was a joke. This guy is perfect.
if not for tom cruise are you certain this enjoyable series would have ever made it to your screens.
I for one have enjoyed his movies tremendously throughout his carrer.
Before the scientology rant starts can any person say they asked their airplane pilot and his crew what their personal belief systems or political views are before flying with them?

[Taltarzac725]

I know Tom Cruise is small(like 5'7" at best) but I still enjoyed him in the Reacher movies. I thought they were well written and entertaining. I haven't seen the new Reacher series but plan too. I liked most of the Lee Child Reacher books but have heard his brother is now writing the series and it is not as good. Haven't read any of these books yet but will give one a try soon.

The last Jack Reacher book Better Off Dead is quite good. It does seem to be written for the most part by Lee Child's brother. All Jack Reacher Books - JackReacher.com (https://www.jackreacher.com/us/books/page/3/)

[Stu from NYC]

The last Jack Reacher book Better Off Dead is quite good. It does seem to be written for the most part by Lee Child's brother. All Jack Reacher Books - JackReacher.com (https://www.jackreacher.com/us/books/page/3/)

No idea who wrote what part but we both enjoyed it.

[bxmt54]

You beat us…we made it thru 5 episodes. We’ll finish up today!

[Albany]

I watched all eight episodes the day it came out and thought it was pretty accurate. I taught Detective Fiction at a university for 25 years and published a couple books about it. I taught perhaps six Lee Child novels. I don’t consider him an especially good detective novelist, as the level of clever crime solving isn't high, but my students always liked his novels the best.

In the world of mystery novels, there are all sorts of gimmicks authors have to catch interest. For example, Sue Grafton and Sara Paretsky wrote great books with female hard-boiled detectives. One detective was a Rabbi. One was a caterer. There are endless cat detectives and dog detectives. Many detectives are alcoholics who have given up drinking. A number are gay. Ellis Peters wrote a couple dozen novels with a detective who was a monk in the 1130s, and there’s another series with a detective who is a nun in the early 1400s. I love the “Hap and Leonard” novels available on tv on Netflix. They are best friends, but one is a red neck good ol’ boy and the other is black and gay (played by the late Michael Williams from “The Wire”. The shows are excellent.

Jack Reacher is the loner who rides a bus into town, doesn’t talk much, ends injustice, then leaves. He is much more like the archetypal mythic hero than most detectives of the past few decades. He’s taller and stronger than most people. He wins nearly every fight. He’s smart but not complicated. He is “on the side of the angels,” to quote Raymond Chandler. He can’t be bought or sold. He stands for what is right, no matter what. He doesn’t kill unless he has to, but if he does, somehow he gets away with it. When he has done good, solved the problems, rescued the innocent and punished the wicked, he leaves on a bus for anywhere or hitchhikes. He’s all-American, but not jingoistic. He has spent most of his life on Army bases, usually overseas, so his knowledge of real America is somewhat limited, but now that he has retired, he is exploring small town America with its problems (often stemming from greed). He’s a retired Army Major and M.P. who did high level military criminal investigations.

Reacher reminds me a lot of the heroes found in some westerns. Utterly brave, seldom speaks, stands on the side of good and rescues those who are bullied. He reminds me a bit of some Clint Eastwood movies, or Alan Ladd in “Shane,” or sometimes Gary Cooper. I’m also reminded of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer novels (though there are more differences than similarities) and of the Travis McGee novels.

If you are the sort who loves superhero movies where cities get wiped out by comic book villains, you may not like this series. It’s very quiet. There isn’t much talking. There isn’t much music, except old blues songs Reacher likes. This fits in well with who and what Reacher is. I loved the series, though I did notice one plot hole. One dead character has diamond-shaped depressed skull fractures. The mayor carries a walking stick with a diamond-shaped crystal door knob mounted on it. But that was never mentioned again. Oh well. I can forgive that. There are some intense fire fights and fires and explosions—it’s not all quiet. I like it that the good guys tend to manage one shot, one kill even when they are shooting automatic weapons.

I think the actor who plays Reacher is well cast. I’m looking forward to many more seasons.
Excellent analysis. The books make it clear on practically every page that Reacher is an enormous guy. He only carries a folding toothbrush, buys new clothes when the ones he has on are dirty, and I think this is a. riot, wears extremely expensive British walking shoes. They are probably custom made. This series is terrific.

[Pres1939]

I found the first 10 or 20 minutes boring. Wasn't the reacher in the book supposed to be like 100 pounds overweight?
No!! Former MP.

[MandoMan]

Lee Child has a cameo in this as he did in at least one of the Tom Cruise starring movies.

I enjoy Tom Cruise movies and also was very entertained by his Jack Reacher films. Supposedly he is a very nice man in real life. Tom Cruise filmography - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Cruise_filmography)

Yes, Lee Child has a cameo eight minutes from the end, in the diner, saying “excuse me” or something as he makes his way around Reacher.

I enjoyed the Tom Cruise Reacher movies quite a bit, but lots of things were changed from the books for those movies, which I don’t like. Also, part of the essence of Reacher is his size, and Cruise couldn’t really pull that off. It’s part of everything Reacher does, and it is mentioned many times in the books. He’s physically intimidating, so he doesn’t have to get into fights as often. This new series gets it right.

[JMintzer]

I know Tom Cruise is small(like 5'7" at best) but I still enjoyed him in the Reacher movies. I thought they were well written and entertaining. I haven't seen the new Reacher series but plan too. I liked most of the Lee Child Reacher books but have heard his brother is now writing the series and it is not as good. Haven't read any of these books yet but will give one a try soon.

The only thing I really liked about the Cruise movies were Robert Duvall and Colbet Smulders...

[Taltarzac725]

The only thing I really liked about the Cruise movies were Robert Duvall and Colbet Smulders...

Those two were great as Reacher's helpers in his various tasks in each movie.

I am biased towards Tom Cruise though along with the same attitude towards a lot of actors and actresses.

[retiredguy123]

I just finished the season. It was very good.

[Taltarzac725]

I just finished the season. It was very good.

I will have to watch The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Rotten Tomatoes (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hunger_games_catching_fire) to see what he looked like back then. I mean the actor, Alan Ritchson, who plays Jack Reacher in Reacher.

Alan Ritchson - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Ritchson)

[spd2918]

My wife and I enjoyed episode 1 last night and we will continue to watch this series. It was well shot and acted, but far from perfect. I, too, see some Clint Eastwood in the lead character. He sounds and squints like Clint.

This is my take away (spoilers ahead):

1. The guy does not have to be 100% totally ripped. He would have to be in the gym 4 hours a day to look like that. It is not believable.

2. The police work is horrible. They arrest him for murder because he is tall and then put him in prison without formally charging him. Either of these things would result in a huge lawsuit. The lead investigator would never seek Reacher's help with a murder investigation. Zip tie cuffs are rarely uses and people are rarely cuffed in the front. Add to that the whole "local cops are idiots" trope. Its lazy writing.

3. Reacher is a better fighter than Muhammed Ali.

3. Reacher's specific conclusions with very little information. For example his conclusions about the detective. No one would assume the guy was quiting smoking or was separated given the information. A good investigator does not jump to conclusions but rather seeks more information and considers all options.

4. The bullying. We get the guy is tall. Does he have to belly bump people repeatedly? If we are supposed to respect the man for his other (superhuman) qualities, they why would he need to resort to flexing?

5. Mike Hammer and Jack Ryan were interesting because they were flawed and relatable. They were never presented as perfect and you could root for them. This main character was too much of a Superman; the best at everything he does.

Sorry for the rant. We did like the show, but wish it was more realistic.

[OhioBuckeye]

It came out today on Amazon Prime. Now that is how I imagined Jack Reacher but a little less like he just had a lot of weight training sessions.

The way I read the book he was just big & burly, & bearded. But Amazon had him looking to good looking. At least he wasn’t a scrawny 5’7” - 170 lb. Tom Cruise. The book just ruined Tom Cruise bad A$$ Jack Reacher! But you’re right if you want to watch Jack Reacher, watch it on Amazon Prime!

[billethkid]

My wife and I enjoyed episode 1 last night and we will continue to watch this series. It was well shot and acted, but far from perfect. I, too, see some Clint Eastwood in the lead character. He sounds and squints like Clint.

This is my take away (spoilers ahead):

1. The guy does not have to be 100% totally ripped. He would have to be in the gym 4 hours a day to look like that. It is not believable.

2. The police work is horrible. They arrest him for murder because he is tall and then put him in prison without formally charging him. Either of these things would result in a huge lawsuit. The lead investigator would never seek Reacher's help with a murder investigation. Zip tie cuffs are rarely uses and people are rarely cuffed in the front. Add to that the whole "local cops are idiots" trope. Its lazy writing.

3. Reacher is a better fighter than Muhammed Ali.

3. Reacher's specific conclusions with very little information. For example his conclusions about the detective. No one would assume the guy was quiting smoking or was separated given the information. A good investigator does not jump to conclusions but rather seeks more information and considers all options.

4. The bullying. We get the guy is tall. Does he have to belly bump people repeatedly? If we are supposed to respect the man for his other (superhuman) qualities, they why would he need to resort to flexing?

5. Mike Hammer and Jack Ryan were interesting because they were flawed and relatable. They were never presented as perfect and you could root for them. This main character was too much of a Superman; the best at everything he does.

Sorry for the rant. We did like the show, but wish it was more realistic.

Who else could take repeated blows from a crow bar beating and in the next scene, no shirt, not a single bruise/cut.
Just being picky. I like Tom Cruise movies and how he played Reacher.
I also enjoyed the current series as presented.
It was very entertaining and no reason to even think about one Reacher vs another (for me).

[OhioBuckeye]

I liked Tom Cruise too but after reading the book, Tom Cruise was no Jack Reacher!

[Carla B]

Haven't read any of the books featuring Jack Reacher and didn't see the movies with Tom Cruise. But reading all the above reviews by you guys, I thought maybe it would help solve the perennial problem of something to watch after dinner.

We are between shows, having just finished all six seasons of "Downton Abbey," for the 3rd time (DH's favorite, by the way). He also loves old Clint Eastwood movies which I do not, anything by the Coen Brothers, and Netflix "World War II in Color" documentaries. He also is able to enjoy female-oriented shows I've chosen, like "Call the Midwife" and the "Good Witch."

So as not to diminish my good standing in control of the remote, I thought a show more in line with male tastes would be wise at this time. We watched the first two episodes of "Jack Reacher" last night and both enjoyed it. I love the lead actor who is handsome, strong, and has "kind eyes," as noted by the female police officer. And he reminds DH of Clint Eastwood, so we are both happy. We look forward to the rest of the episodes, thanks to you all. And now I don't need to see Tom Cruise in the "Reacher" movies, either.

[Mrprez]

Haven't read any of the books featuring Jack Reacher and didn't see the movies with Tom Cruise. But reading all the above reviews by you guys, I thought maybe it would help solve the perennial problem of something to watch after dinner.

We are between shows, having just finished all six seasons of "Downtown Abbey," for the 3rd time (DH's favorite, by the way). He also loves old Clint Eastwood movies which I do not, anything by the Coen Brothers, and Netflix "World War II in Color" documentaries. He also is able to enjoy female-oriented shows I've chosen, like "Call the Midwife" and the "Good Witch."

So as not to diminish my good standing in control of the remote, I thought a show more in line with male tastes would be wise at this time. We watched the first two episodes of "Jack Reacher" last night and both enjoyed it. I love the lead actor who is handsome, strong, and has "kind eyes," as noted by the female police officer. And he reminds DH of Clint Eastwood, so we are both happy. We look forward to the rest of the episodes, thanks to you all. And now I don't need to see Tom Cruise in the "Reacher" movies, either.

I always thought it was Downtown Abbey too until I took another look and was really surprised to see that it is actually Downton Abbey.

[Carla B]

I always thought it was Downtown Abbey too until I took another look and was really surprised to see that it is actually Downton Abbey.

Oops, I should know better, after watching it three times!

[Taltarzac725]

Oops, I should know better, after watching it three times!

They have a new Downton Abbey movie coming out in May 2022. Downton Abbey: A New Era - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downton_Abbey:_A_New_Era)

[valuemkt]

Never read the books.. COuldn't care less about comparisons.. While it had some unrealistic moments, the series was entertaining nonetheless. Easily binge-able.

[Stu from NYC]

Never read the books.. COuldn't care less about comparisons.. While it had some unrealistic moments, the series was entertaining nonetheless. Easily binge-able.

The books were not all realistic but his adventures were loads of fun.

[Stu from NYC]

Saw the first episode and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the series